Desert Flower

yes, another book post simply because i love to read. I guess because i only really got back into reading a few months ago after a 3 year hiatus (hey i was raising babies ok!) i feel like i need to make up for lost time. Kind of like lost time with a long time lover... okay enough of the weird analogies..

WOAW my goshness this book is.... woaw. Where do i being?? This book is basically the life story of Waris Dirie. Born in Somalia and living as a desert nomad, life is tough and is all about surviving. From humble beginnings to becoming a top model & UN special ambassador, how could you not want to know how she got there and what she went through.

I was recommended this book by my beloved sister-in-law (again). It's nice to have people in your life who KNOW you. I quote her, "OH MY GOD! you have to read this book, i think you'll love it" and i did.. i do!

There is nothing more i love than a strong, indepdendant woman who knows what she wants and goes after it, no matter what. That is exactly how i would describe Waris. As a child she was the inquisitive, hard working, determined child who was capable of things beyond her knowledge. For someone to come through what Waris has and achieve so much is beyond amazing. To still remain humble after it all, shows great character. She is beautiful both inside and out.

There hasnt been a book i havent recommended you read because... I luckily havent picked up any stinkers. but seriously, READ THIS BOOK. you will feel insipred and maybe even a bit guilty about complaining about cleaning the car thats gets you places and washing the piles of dishes which you have just eaten a hearty meal off. I'm just saying...

My Space

no I'm not talking about "myspace" im talking about my space as in my home/house. We're renting a cheap house in the western suburbs of Sydney and i'll admit we have the UGLIEST house on the street. its probably the oldest & the least renovated/maintained. The paint is peeling on the outside & my front door/entrance isnt a pretty sight. on the inside, the carpet is completley dated. Its in good condition but way old. The vinyl in the dining room & kitchen is ugly & patchy. The walls in the kitchen & dining room are a weird, imitation... I DONT KNOW! i really dont know what it is on the walls so i'll just move on. Its a small 2 bedroom house and id probably like the house a bit more if i didnt have weird carpet in the bathroom & a really dated pokey kitchen.

ok so im having terrible green eye syndrome. A friend of mine who lives down the road and is renting too recently got her place freshened up. My husbands friend bought his own place and has been slowly fixing it up. I'd love th fix my house up but the word of the day is RENTING. So i cant punch holes in the wall, i cant tear things up, basically I cant make any crazy changes. So i've been focusing on doing what i can with what i have to make my house the best it can be.

So far I've just started de-cluttering. i think thats the easiest way to love your space is to only have things in it that you love/use/require. I've been getting rid of decent things on ebay that deserve a loving home. Ive been throwing out/recycling as much jucnk as i can. I'm going overseas soon to visit family, so im trying to get as much done as i can. I dont think I'll be making huge changes until i come back but until then ive been browsing the net trying to find inspiration and figure out the stlye in which I want to decorate. Being a mother and wife, i like my house to be inviting & warm, yet i like the look of a clean & simple decor. Having young kids throws in a whole other element. im so confused! I will say this, the things i do LOVE about my house is the HUGE window in my living room & the high ceilings & the fact that i have so many empty walls to work my magic on.

I love the minimalistic style of this room, but i think it could be lighter & the bookcase filled with more items.

i LOVE low coffee tables covered in coffee table books. i LOVE collections of vases. i LOVE plush comfy chairs & sofas. i LOVE black photo frames

i LOVE tall, massive bookcases that are FULL but dont look too cluttered or too organised. i love coffee tables that are nice and close to the sofa so you can put your feet up, even though thats so un-ladylike.

Guilty Pleasures

This book was recommended to me by my sister-in-law and we like to read really different kinds of books, she likes Jackie Collins and I.. dont haha. But this year is all about trying out new things and stepping out of my comfort zone so i read this book... and... LOVED IT! The kinds of books i like to read are sappy i'll admit it. They're all about deep and meaningful moments and emotions and life changing revelations.

THIS book had drama, scandal, sex, fashion, glamour, wealth, papparazzi, drugs, alcohol, some form of love (kind of... not really) and mentioned all those fabulous brand names that you know and love yet seriously cant afford. Written by Tasmina Perry, this book tells the story of a family basically fighting over a deceased relatives well-known and prestigious, England based luxury goods company. There's Emma, the niece who works hard & lives in Boston. There's Cassandra, editor-in-cheif of a very successul fashion magazine. There's Roger, the brother and right hand man whose wife likes to live the good life. The things that people will do for money, success & power. Just reading the title and looking at the title of the book, would make you want to read it.

I did feel like i was basically reading "The Bold and the Beautiful" but this book was exciting and addictive. I just wanted to know what happens next. Its a fun book. Thats really all i have to say really. Its not the kind of book where you walk away feeling enriched & fulfiled but.. its fun!